Extention in time limit for issue of notice to person who is treated as agent of a non-resident

Budget 2012- Amendments are proposed in section 149, to extend time limit for issue of notice in case of a person who is treated as agent of a non-resident, the time limit presently prescribed of two years be extended to six years. It is also clarified that these provisions being of procedural nature shall also be applicable for any assessment year beginning on or before the 1st day of April, 2012.

These amendments will take effect from 1st  July, 2012.